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An official from the electoral commission in the Democratic Republic of Congo says Sunday's elections might be delayed due to technical difficulties.
Earlier, police fired tear gas at a crowd of rock-throwing supporters of opposition presidential candidate Martin Fayulu in the capital, Kinshasa.
The violence came after a ban by the city's governor on all political gatherings.
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More people were killed in a recent civil war in the Democratic Republic of Congo than in conflicts in Vietnam, Syria, Iraq and Korea combined. The African country may be sliding back in to war, but one man is hoping a message of peace can overcome violence. WARNING: this film contains distressing images.
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It's one of the deadliest countries on the planet - wracked for decades by civil war, rape, murder, and genocide. Now the Democratic Republic of Congo is in the midst of another crisis and potentially another civil war.
But one group of young people is taking a stand - not with weapons but with a message of peace. FredBauma risks his life every day campaigning for peace in the DRC, a country that has grown used to killing.
Between 1998 and 2003 a brutal civil war, and the starvation and disease that came with it, tore the country apart, killing between one and five million people. That makes it one of the single most deadliest conflicts since 1945.
Sitting on vast mineral wealth and situated at the heart of the continent, the DRC could be the crossroads of Africa - if it were peaceful and functional. But the country remains extremely undeveloped. Only one person in seven earns more than $1.25 a day. Life expectancy is just 63 years.
The PresidentJoseph Kabila is standing down after almost 20 years and a battle for who succeeds him is underway. The election due to be held in December will undoubtedly be an unfair fight. At worst, it can plunge the country back to Civil War. The favourite to replace Mr. Kabila could be as bad for the country as the current dictator.
Emmanuel Ramazani Shadary is from the same party as Mr Kabila and is seen as a potential puppet for the president. The two best known opposition figures are Moïse Katumbi, a charismatic former governor, and Jean-Pierre Bemba, a former vice president and rebel leader who this year was acquitted of war crimes. But both candidates have been excluded from the race. Mr. Bauma is a member of Lucha, a youth group that does not engage in politics but protests against the government's failure to provide services. In the face of mounting violence, Lucha's peaceful protests provide an alternative to the bloodshed that has plagued the country for decades.
Fred's fears are justified. One of his colleagues Luc Nkulula was burnt alive in a house fire that was allegedly started by government forces.
If Congo could find stability then the whole of Africa would benefit however it is unlikely that a presidential election will bring about real change. It is a risky moment for this fragile country. In almost 60 years since independence Congo has never had a president peacefully step down. There's a real chance that the country could fall back into civil war.
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The Democratic Republic of the Congo could be one of the richest countries in Africa because of its mineral wealth, but yet it’s one of the poorest. Corruption and exploitation has cost the country billions. With the elections there’s hope the country’s new leaders can improve the lives of millions of people.
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DR Congo has vast resources - from the pristine rainforests to the valuable ores that lie beneath the soil.
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The south-eastern province of Katanga is the centre of the country’s mining industry with vast areas of open-cast pits and 60% of the world’s cobalt reserves. To Find out more:
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The Congolese Civil Wars, which began in 1996, brought about the end of Mobutu Sese Seko's 31-year reign and devastated the country. The wars ultimately involved nine African nations, multiple groups of UN peacekeepers and twenty armed groups, and resulted in the deaths of 5.4 million people.

Democratic republic

A democratic republic is, strictly speaking, a country that is both a republic and a democracy. It is one where ultimate authority and power is derived from the citizens, and the government itself is run through elected officials.

Republic of the Congo (Léopoldville)

The Republic of the Congo (French:République du Congo) or Congo-Léopoldville was a state founded after independence was granted to the former Belgian Congo in 1960. The country's post-independence name remained until 1 August 1964, when it was changed to Democratic Republic of the Congo to distinguish it from the neighboring Republic of the Congo (Congo-Brazzaville), formerly the French Congo. The period between 1960 and 1965 is referred to as the First Congolese Republic while the current Democratic Republic of the Congo is the Third Republic.

Unrest and rebellion plagued the government until 1965, when Lieutenant General Joseph-Désiré Mobutu, by then commander-in-chief of the national army, seized control of the country. In 1971, Mobutu changed the country's name to Zaire, and remained its president until 1997.

Colonial rule

The conditions in the Congo improved following the Belgian government's takeover from the Congo Free State in 1908. Select Bantu languages were taught in primary schools, a rare occurrence in colonial education. Colonial doctors greatly reduced the spread of African trypanosomiasis, commonly known as sleeping sickness.

Agkistrodon piscivorus

Agkistrodon piscivorus is a venomous snake, a species of pit viper, found in the southeastern United States. Adults are large and capable of delivering a painful and potentially fatal bite. When antagonized, they will stand their ground by coiling their bodies and displaying their fangs. Although their aggression has been exaggerated, individuals may bite when feeling threatened or being handled. This is the world's only semiaquatic viper, usually found in or near water, particularly in slow-moving and shallow lakes, streams, and marshes. The snake is a strong swimmer and will even enter the sea. It has successfully colonized islands off both the Atlantic and Gulf coasts.

The generic name is derived from the Greek words ancistro (hooked) and odon (tooth), and the specific name comes from the Latinpiscis (fish) and voro (to eat); thus, the scientific name translates into “hooked-tooth fish-eater”. Common names include variants on water moccasin, swamp moccasin, black moccasin, cottonmouth, gapper, or simply viper. Many of the common names refer to the threat display, where this species will often stand its ground and gape at an intruder, exposing the white lining of its mouth. Three subspecies are currently recognized, including the nominate subspecies described here. Its diet consists mainly of fish and frogs but is otherwise highly varied and, uniquely, has even been reported to include carrion.

Congo (BBC TV series)

Congo is a 2001 BBCnature documentary series for television on the natural history of the Congo River of Central Africa. In three episodes, the series explores the variety of animals and habitats that are to be found along the river’s 4,700km (2,922mi) reach.

La Lucha: Fighting for a better DR Congo - BBC Africa Eye

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They were protesting PresidentJoseph Kabila's decision to postpone elections for another two years.
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DR Congo opposition politicians blast organisers for vote delay

DR Congo opposition politicians blast organisers for vote delay

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An official from the electoral commission in the Democratic Republic of Congo says Sunday's elections might be delayed due to technical difficulties.
Earlier, police fired tear gas at a crowd of rock-throwing supporters of opposition presidential candidate Martin Fayulu in the capital, Kinshasa.
The violence came after a ban by the city's governor on all political gatherings.
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Congo: how to stop the killing | The Economist

More people were killed in a recent civil war in the Democratic Republic of Congo than in conflicts in Vietnam, Syria, Iraq and Korea combined. The African country may be sliding back in to war, but one man is hoping a message of peace can overcome violence. WARNING: this film contains distressing images.
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It's one of the deadliest countries on the planet - wracked for decades by civil war, rape, murder, and genocide. Now the Democratic Republic of Congo is in the midst of another crisis and potentially another civil war.
But one group of young people is taking a stand - not with weapons but with a message of peace. FredBauma risks his life every day campaigning for peace in the DRC, a country that has grown used to killing.
Between 1998 and 2003 a brutal civil war, and the starvation and disease that came with it, tore the country apart, killing between one and five million people. That makes it one of the single most deadliest conflicts since 1945.
Sitting on vast mineral wealth and situated at the heart of the continent, the DRC could be the crossroads of Africa - if it were peaceful and functional. But the country remains extremely undeveloped. Only one person in seven earns more than $1.25 a day. Life expectancy is just 63 years.
The PresidentJoseph Kabila is standing down after almost 20 years and a battle for who succeeds him is underway. The election due to be held in December will undoubtedly be an unfair fight. At worst, it can plunge the country back to Civil War. The favourite to replace Mr. Kabila could be as bad for the country as the current dictator.
Emmanuel Ramazani Shadary is from the same party as Mr Kabila and is seen as a potential puppet for the president. The two best known opposition figures are Moïse Katumbi, a charismatic former governor, and Jean-Pierre Bemba, a former vice president and rebel leader who this year was acquitted of war crimes. But both candidates have been excluded from the race. Mr. Bauma is a member of Lucha, a youth group that does not engage in politics but protests against the government's failure to provide services. In the face of mounting violence, Lucha's peaceful protests provide an alternative to the bloodshed that has plagued the country for decades.
Fred's fears are justified. One of his colleagues Luc Nkulula was burnt alive in a house fire that was allegedly started by government forces.
If Congo could find stability then the whole of Africa would benefit however it is unlikely that a presidential election will bring about real change. It is a risky moment for this fragile country. In almost 60 years since independence Congo has never had a president peacefully step down. There's a real chance that the country could fall back into civil war.
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Congo: A land of riches - BBC News

Congo: A land of riches - BBC News

Congo: A land of riches - BBC News

The Democratic Republic of the Congo could be one of the richest countries in Africa because of its mineral wealth, but yet it’s one of the poorest. Corruption and exploitation has cost the country billions. With the elections there’s hope the country’s new leaders can improve the lives of millions of people.
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DR Congo has vast resources - from the pristine rainforests to the valuable ores that lie beneath the soil.
It has gold, diamonds, uranium, rare-earth metals, copper and cobalt - an essential ingredient in electric car batteries.
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Congo War / The most Craved After Minerals on Earth

Congo War / The most Craved After Minerals on Earth

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DR Congo elections postponed to December 30

DR Congo elections postponed to December 30

DR Congo elections postponed to December 30

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DR Congo's Capital KINSHASA, the most Modern Largest City in the Heart of Africa

KINSHASA is the Capital of Democratic Republic of Congo. Kinshasa is a Modern, 2nd Most PopulousCity in Africa. By size it's the LARGEST City in Africa.
Kinshasa sprawls seemingly forever from the banks of the Congo River to its distant shanty towns. Shot through with chaos, music and a lust for life that is as infectious as it is overwhelming, Kinshasa is a city you experience rather than visit.
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Democratic Republic of Congo (DR Congo)is a country located in central Africa.
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An official from the electoral commission in the Democratic Republic of Congo says Sunday's elections might be delayed due to technical difficulties.
Earlier, police fired tear gas at a crowd of rock-throwing supporters of opposition presidential candidate Martin Fayulu in the capital, Kinshasa.
The violence came after a ban by the city's governor on all political gatherings.
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Congo: how to stop the killing | The Economist

More people were killed in a recent civil war in the Democratic Republic of Congo than in conflicts in Vietnam, Syria, Iraq and Korea combined. The African country may be sliding back in to war, but one man is hoping a message of peace can overcome violence. WARNING: this film contains distressing images.
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It's one of the deadliest countries on the planet - wracked for decades by civil war, rape, murder, and genocide. Now the Democratic Republic of Congo is in the midst of another crisis and potentially another civil war.
But one group of young people is taking a stand - not with weapons but with a message of peace. FredBauma risks his life every day campaigning for peace in the DRC, a country that has grown u...

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Congo: A land of riches - BBC News

The Democratic Republic of the Congo could be one of the richest countries in Africa because of its mineral wealth, but yet it’s one of the poorest. Corruption and exploitation has cost the country billions. With the elections there’s hope the country’s new leaders can improve the lives of millions of people.
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DR Congo has vast resources - from the pristine rainforests to the valuable ores that lie beneath the soil.
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DR Congo elections postponed to December 30

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Dozens of people were killed in clashes with government forces across the Democratic Republic of Congo in 2016.
They were protesting PresidentJoseph Kabila's decision to postpone elections for another two years.
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An official from the electoral commission in the Democratic Republic of Congo says Sunday's elections might be delayed due to technical difficulties.
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An official from the electoral commission in the Democratic Republic of Congo says Sunday's elections might be delayed due to technical difficulties.
Earlier, police fired tear gas at a crowd of rock-throwing supporters of opposition presidential candidate Martin Fayulu in the capital, Kinshasa.
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An official from the electoral commission in the Democratic Republic of Congo says Sunday's elections might be delayed due to technical difficulties.
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More people were killed in a recent civil war in the Democratic Republic of Congo than in conflicts in Vietnam, Syria, Iraq and Korea combined. The African country may be sliding back in to war, but one man is hoping a message of peace can overcome violence. WARNING: this film contains distressing images.
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It's one of the deadliest countries on the planet - wracked for decades by civil war, rape, murder, and genocide. Now the Democratic Republic of Congo is in the midst of another crisis and potentially another civil war.
But one group of young people is taking a stand - not with weapons but with a message of peace. FredBauma risks his life every day campaigning for peace in the DRC, a country that has grown used to killing.
Between 1998 and 2003 a brutal civil war, and the starvation and disease that came with it, tore the country apart, killing between one and five million people. That makes it one of the single most deadliest conflicts since 1945.
Sitting on vast mineral wealth and situated at the heart of the continent, the DRC could be the crossroads of Africa - if it were peaceful and functional. But the country remains extremely undeveloped. Only one person in seven earns more than $1.25 a day. Life expectancy is just 63 years.
The PresidentJoseph Kabila is standing down after almost 20 years and a battle for who succeeds him is underway. The election due to be held in December will undoubtedly be an unfair fight. At worst, it can plunge the country back to Civil War. The favourite to replace Mr. Kabila could be as bad for the country as the current dictator.
Emmanuel Ramazani Shadary is from the same party as Mr Kabila and is seen as a potential puppet for the president. The two best known opposition figures are Moïse Katumbi, a charismatic former governor, and Jean-Pierre Bemba, a former vice president and rebel leader who this year was acquitted of war crimes. But both candidates have been excluded from the race. Mr. Bauma is a member of Lucha, a youth group that does not engage in politics but protests against the government's failure to provide services. In the face of mounting violence, Lucha's peaceful protests provide an alternative to the bloodshed that has plagued the country for decades.
Fred's fears are justified. One of his colleagues Luc Nkulula was burnt alive in a house fire that was allegedly started by government forces.
If Congo could find stability then the whole of Africa would benefit however it is unlikely that a presidential election will bring about real change. It is a risky moment for this fragile country. In almost 60 years since independence Congo has never had a president peacefully step down. There's a real chance that the country could fall back into civil war.
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More people were killed in a recent civil war in the Democratic Republic of Congo than in conflicts in Vietnam, Syria, Iraq and Korea combined. The African country may be sliding back in to war, but one man is hoping a message of peace can overcome violence. WARNING: this film contains distressing images.
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It's one of the deadliest countries on the planet - wracked for decades by civil war, rape, murder, and genocide. Now the Democratic Republic of Congo is in the midst of another crisis and potentially another civil war.
But one group of young people is taking a stand - not with weapons but with a message of peace. FredBauma risks his life every day campaigning for peace in the DRC, a country that has grown used to killing.
Between 1998 and 2003 a brutal civil war, and the starvation and disease that came with it, tore the country apart, killing between one and five million people. That makes it one of the single most deadliest conflicts since 1945.
Sitting on vast mineral wealth and situated at the heart of the continent, the DRC could be the crossroads of Africa - if it were peaceful and functional. But the country remains extremely undeveloped. Only one person in seven earns more than $1.25 a day. Life expectancy is just 63 years.
The PresidentJoseph Kabila is standing down after almost 20 years and a battle for who succeeds him is underway. The election due to be held in December will undoubtedly be an unfair fight. At worst, it can plunge the country back to Civil War. The favourite to replace Mr. Kabila could be as bad for the country as the current dictator.
Emmanuel Ramazani Shadary is from the same party as Mr Kabila and is seen as a potential puppet for the president. The two best known opposition figures are Moïse Katumbi, a charismatic former governor, and Jean-Pierre Bemba, a former vice president and rebel leader who this year was acquitted of war crimes. But both candidates have been excluded from the race. Mr. Bauma is a member of Lucha, a youth group that does not engage in politics but protests against the government's failure to provide services. In the face of mounting violence, Lucha's peaceful protests provide an alternative to the bloodshed that has plagued the country for decades.
Fred's fears are justified. One of his colleagues Luc Nkulula was burnt alive in a house fire that was allegedly started by government forces.
If Congo could find stability then the whole of Africa would benefit however it is unlikely that a presidential election will bring about real change. It is a risky moment for this fragile country. In almost 60 years since independence Congo has never had a president peacefully step down. There's a real chance that the country could fall back into civil war.
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The Democratic Republic of the Congo could be one of the richest countries in Africa because of its mineral wealth, but yet it’s one of the poorest. Corruption and exploitation has cost the country billions. With the elections there’s hope the country’s new leaders can improve the lives of millions of people.
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DR Congo has vast resources - from the pristine rainforests to the valuable ores that lie beneath the soil.
It has gold, diamonds, uranium, rare-earth metals, copper and cobalt - an essential ingredient in electric car batteries.
The south-eastern province of Katanga is the centre of the country’s mining industry with vast areas of open-cast pits and 60% of the world’s cobalt reserves. To Find out more:
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The Democratic Republic of the Congo could be one of the richest countries in Africa because of its mineral wealth, but yet it’s one of the poorest. Corruption and exploitation has cost the country billions. With the elections there’s hope the country’s new leaders can improve the lives of millions of people.
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DR Congo has vast resources - from the pristine rainforests to the valuable ores that lie beneath the soil.
It has gold, diamonds, uranium, rare-earth metals, copper and cobalt - an essential ingredient in electric car batteries.
The south-eastern province of Katanga is the centre of the country’s mining industry with vast areas of open-cast pits and 60% of the world’s cobalt reserves. To Find out more:
World NewsDocumentary: http://www.bbc.co.uk/programmes/n3ct5fyt
World Service Podcast: https://www.bbc.co.uk/programmes/p06v...
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La Lucha: Fighting for a better DR Congo - BBC Africa Eye

Dozens of people were killed in clashes with government forces across the Democratic Republic of Congo in 2016.
They were protesting PresidentJoseph Kabila's decision to postpone elections for another two years.
Africa Eye follows the leading members of a non-violent citizen group called La Lucha, who campaign for political reform in DRC and for Kabila to step down.
But will their call for free and fair elections ever become a reality?
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DR Congo: Clashes erupt after campaigning suspended in Kinshasa

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DR Congo opposition politicians blast organisers for vote delay

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An official from the electoral commission in the Democratic Republic of Congo says Sunday's elections might be delayed due to technical difficulties.
Earlier, police fired tear gas at a crowd of rock-throwing supporters of opposition presidential candidate Martin Fayulu in the capital, Kinshasa.
The violence came after a ban by the city's governor on all political gatherings.
Al Jazeera'sCatherine Soi reports from Kinshasa.
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Congo: how to stop the killing | The Economist

More people were killed in a recent civil war in the Democratic Republic of Congo than in conflicts in Vietnam, Syria, Iraq and Korea combined. The African country may be sliding back in to war, but one man is hoping a message of peace can overcome violence. WARNING: this film contains distressing images.
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It's one of the deadliest countries on the planet - wracked for decades by civil war, rape, murder, and genocide. Now the Democratic Republic of Congo is in the midst of another crisis and potentially another civil war.
But one group of young people is taking a stand - not with weapons but with a message of peace. FredBauma risks his life every day campaigning for peace in the DRC, a country that has grown used to killing.
Between 1998 and 2003 a brutal civil war, and the starvation and disease that came with it, tore the country apart, killing between one and five million people. That makes it one of the single most deadliest conflicts since 1945.
Sitting on vast mineral wealth and situated at the heart of the continent, the DRC could be the crossroads of Africa - if it were peaceful and functional. But the country remains extremely undeveloped. Only one person in seven earns more than $1.25 a day. Life expectancy is just 63 years.
The PresidentJoseph Kabila is standing down after almost 20 years and a battle for who succeeds him is underway. The election due to be held in December will undoubtedly be an unfair fight. At worst, it can plunge the country back to Civil War. The favourite to replace Mr. Kabila could be as bad for the country as the current dictator.
Emmanuel Ramazani Shadary is from the same party as Mr Kabila and is seen as a potential puppet for the president. The two best known opposition figures are Moïse Katumbi, a charismatic former governor, and Jean-Pierre Bemba, a former vice president and rebel leader who this year was acquitted of war crimes. But both candidates have been excluded from the race. Mr. Bauma is a member of Lucha, a youth group that does not engage in politics but protests against the government's failure to provide services. In the face of mounting violence, Lucha's peaceful protests provide an alternative to the bloodshed that has plagued the country for decades.
Fred's fears are justified. One of his colleagues Luc Nkulula was burnt alive in a house fire that was allegedly started by government forces.
If Congo could find stability then the whole of Africa would benefit however it is unlikely that a presidential election will bring about real change. It is a risky moment for this fragile country. In almost 60 years since independence Congo has never had a president peacefully step down. There's a real chance that the country could fall back into civil war.
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Congo: A land of riches - BBC News

The Democratic Republic of the Congo could be one of the richest countries in Africa because of its mineral wealth, but yet it’s one of the poorest. Corruption and exploitation has cost the country billions. With the elections there’s hope the country’s new leaders can improve the lives of millions of people.
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DR Congo has vast resources - from the pristine rainforests to the valuable ores that lie beneath the soil.
It has gold, diamonds, uranium, rare-earth metals, copper and cobalt - an essential ingredient in electric car batteries.
The south-eastern province of Katanga is the centre of the country’s mining industry with vast areas of open-cast pits and 60% of the world’s cobalt reserves. To Find out more:
World NewsDocumentary: http://www.bbc.co.uk/programmes/n3ct5fyt
World Service Podcast: https://www.bbc.co.uk/programmes/p06v...
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DR Congo elections postponed to December 30

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The Congolese Civil Wars, which began in 1996, brought about the end of Mobutu Sese Seko's 31-year reign and devastated the country. The wars ultimately involved nine African nations, multiple groups of UN peacekeepers and twenty armed groups, and resulted in the deaths of 5.4 million people.

&nbsp;DRCongo’s top court on Sunday declared opposition leader Felix Tshisekedi the winner of disputed presidential elections after throwing out a legal challenge by the runner-up ... The court went on to declare Tshisekedi as the “President of the Democratic Republic of Congo by simple majority“ ... ....

DRCongo's top court has&nbsp;declared opposition leader Felix Tshisekedi the winner of disputed presidential elections after throwing out a legal challenge by the runner-up ... The head of the court, Benedict Lwamba Bindu, went on to declare Tshisekedi as the "President of the Democratic Republic of Congo by simple majority" ... ....

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&nbsp;DRCongo’s top court on Sunday declared opposition leader Felix Tshisekedi the winner of disputed presidential elections after throwing out a legal challenge by the runner-up ... The court went on to declare Tshisekedi as the “President of the Democratic Republic of Congo by simple majority“ ... ....

DRCongo's top court has&nbsp;declared opposition leader Felix Tshisekedi the winner of disputed presidential elections after throwing out a legal challenge by the runner-up ... The head of the court, Benedict Lwamba Bindu, went on to declare Tshisekedi as the "President of the Democratic Republic of Congo by simple majority" ... ....

DRCongo's constitutional court confirmed Felix Tshisekedi's presidential election win on Sunday, dismissing a challenge from another opposition leader who had accused him and the ruling party of stitching up the result ... ....

By Agence France-PresseDRCongo's top court on Sunday declared opposition leader Felix Tshisekedi the winner of disputed presidential elections after throwing out a legal challenge by the runner-up. Announcing... ....

DRCongo's top court on Sunday declared opposition leader Felix Tshisekedi the winner of disputed presidential elections after throwing out a legal challenge by the runner-up. Announcing the final results of the much-delayed poll, the Constitution... ....

Regional powers hailed Felix Tshisekedi as DRCongo's incoming president on Sunday, despite claims by his opponents of an election stitch-up and the African Union earlier warning of serious doubts over the result. Announcing the final results of ... ....

Regional powers hailed Felix Tshisekedi on Sunday as DRCongo's incoming president despite claims by his opponents of an election stitch-up and the EU and African Union warning of doubts over the result. Announcing the final results of the much-de ... ....

It is estimated that DRCongo produces around two-thirds of the world’s cobalt supplies ... In DRCongo, however, these standards are rarely met, according to IBM. ... During the pilot, blockchain will be used to create an audit trail starting at Huayou Cobalt’s industrial mine in DRCongo. Cobalt ore mined in Congo....

Kinshasa - DRCongo's top court said it will give its verdict Saturday on the final election results which have been challenged both internationally and at home, spurning an appeal from the African Union to suspend the announcement ... But DRCongo government spokesman LambertMende had snubbed the AU demand saying....

It is unusual for the AU to speak out against official election results in member states but it has now cast doubt on the preliminary results announced in DRCongo. It is high time for this, says DW's Mohammed Khelef .......